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These photographs from the Woomera range in Australia
These photographs from the Woomera range in Australia show how an Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug ship-to-air missile destroys its target. After the explosion (left), pieces are torn off the Gloster Meteor target which bursts in to flames and plunges back on to the range. September 1959. Date: 1959
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After Armstrong Destroys Explosion Gloster Meteor Missile Pieces Range Seaslug Target These Torn Whitworth Woomera
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In this compelling series of photographs from the Woomera range in Australia, we witness the destructive power of an Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug ship-to-air missile in action. The images capture the moment of impact as the missile strikes its target, a Gloster Meteor aeroplane, with devastating effect. The first photograph shows the Seaslug missile soaring through the sky, ready to engage its target. The second photograph, taken moments later, shows the aftermath of the explosion. The Gloster Meteor, a British jet-powered fighter aircraft, is seen disintegrating in the air, with pieces torn off and debris scattering in all directions. The target aircraft bursts into flames and plunges back onto the range below. The Woomera range in South Australia was a significant site for military testing during the late 1950s and 1960s. These photographs offer a unique insight into the development of military technology during this period, specifically the capabilities of the Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug missile system. The Seaslug was a ship-launched, surface-to-air missile designed to intercept and destroy aircraft at long range. The images also serve as a reminder of the importance of military testing and research and development in advancing technological capabilities. The Seaslug missile system was a significant development in air defense technology, and these photographs provide a fascinating glimpse into its capabilities. Overall, these photographs from the Woomera range in Australia offer a captivating and historical record of military technology in action. The destruction of the Gloster Meteor target by the Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug missile system is a testament to the power and precision of military technology during this period.
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